July 2026

Hi NCGA Club Rep,

As the golf season reaches its peak, courses are bustling with tournaments, league play, and members making the most of the summer months.  We appreciate your continued dedication and effort to help keep golfers informed, engaged, and connected within their local clubs.  

You’re receiving this newsletter in your role as Club Rep, and we’re grateful for your partnership in sharing these updates with your fellow club leaders—such as your membership chair, tournament chair, and any members who will benefit from the information. 

In each section, you’ll see notes on who to share the information with.  If a section is titled "For All Club Members" please feel free to include this information into your own Club Newsletters or Member Emails.

New information for Club Reps this month includes:

Sincerely,
Bryan Rodriguez

Club Strengths & Kryptonite

FOR THE CLUB REP & CLUB ADMINS

Last month, we welcomed a select group of club representatives from across the NCGA to our inaugural Club Rep Leaders Event. This invite-only gathering brought together the clubs that have shown the strongest membership growth and the highest levels of engagement with the NCGA in 2025, clubs that are setting the standard for what active, thriving club participation looks like.

We're excited to see which clubs are at the top of the list in growth and participation for the NCGA Club Rep Leaders event in 2027!  More details will be sent out in future newsletters.  

Attendees connected with fellow club leaders, shared ideas on membership and programming, and heard from NCGA staff about upcoming tools and resources for club growth.  Thank you to everyone who joined us; your leadership is what makes the NCGA stronger.

During the event, clubs broke out into groups to discuss their club's Superpowers/Kryptonite and any feedback they had for the NCGA.  Linked below is a summary of their discussions.

We hope that you can use this summary as a launchpad to draw inspiration for new ideas at your own club, and pinpoint the areas where a little extra support or fresh thinking could make a big difference.

We’d also love to hear your club’s story.  At the end of the summary, you’ll find a quick link where you can share your own club’s Superpowers and Kryptonite.  Every club is unique, but when we learn from one another, we elevate the entire NCGA community.

NCGA Multi-Member Rebate Program

FOR THE CLUB REP

The NCGA Multi-Member Rebate Program will open tomorrow for members who belong to more than one club.  From July 15 - August 31, multi-members will be able to apply for their rebate by going to the NCGA Multi-Member Rebate Form below or on our website and choosing from:

$25 Poppy Hills or Poppy Ridge credit
$15 donation to the NCGA Foundation
$15 check

We are notifying NCGA members directly as well, but please feel free to include this in your own Club Communications. 

There’s no extra step required from your club—everything is handled directly between the member and the NCGA, but it is contingent on the club membership dues being paid and the member being ACTIVE.  

Therefore, please make sure your roster is up-to-date and club dues are paid.  The deadline to apply for the rebate is August 31.

NCGA Reach Grants and Foundation Scholarship Program

FOR THE CLUB REP & CLUB ADMINS

Two great opportunities are open for clubs and members alike:

NCGA Reach Grant Program — Does your club have an idea to grow the game, boost junior golf, or increase accessibility in your community?  The NCGA Reach Grant provides funding to clubs looking to make a real impact.  Application deadline: August 31.

NCGA Scholarship Program — Supporting the next generation of golfers on and off the course, the NCGA Scholarship Program offers financial assistance to qualifying students within our community. Deadline to apply: July 31.

Click the buttons below to learn more and apply.  Contact Susan Merfeld at smerfeld@ncga.org with any questions. 

Careers at the NCGA

FOR ALL CLUB MEMBERS

Ever thought about making the game of Golf a Career? Join our Team and become part of the amazing group supporting golf across Northern California.

The NCGA is currently hiring for four different positions:

• Manager, Accounting & Finance (NCGA)

• Corporate Controller (NCGA)
• PJ Boatwright Intern Membership & Marketing (NCGA)
• Player Ambassador & Starter (Poppy Hills)

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